Di-n-butyltin dilaurate is used as a catalyst for the production of polyurethanes as well as for the transesterification reactions. It is involved in the vulcanization of silicones and a stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It acts as a rust inhibitor for polyurethanes, polyols, silicones and as a fuel additive.

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